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A member asked:

Single white spot/bump back of throat. duration 2 months, no symptoms, no toncils. former smoker of 25yrs.

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Spot: any lesion that does not resolve, especially in a former smoker, should be examined by an MD. Pain is not necessary for it to be more concerning or not.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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